UNDT amended its Practice Directions 4 and 5 as well as the Information Note to Parties effective 1 January 2025, re-assigning new applications from staff in ECOWAS and Maghreb States to UNDT Nairobi.

WHY THE UN NEEDS AN INTERNAL SYSTEM OF JUSTICE

Work-related disputes at the United Nations cannot be resolved through national courts due to the Organization’s unique international legal status. For this reason, the Organization provides an internal system of justice for all UN system staff.

This website explains the various components of the UN’s internal system of justice, and describes how to resolve work-related disputes informally and if necessary, formally. Staff should review this website to learn about the resources available to them when seeking resolution of a dispute and the steps they need to take to proceed.

Learn more about the UN's internal justice system →

New! Toolkit for self-represented litigants (UNDT) (interactive video)→

New! Toolkit for self-represented litigants (UNAT) (interactive video)→

New! How do I appeal – booklet →

New! Timelines – wallet card →


The left half of this image is someone completing paperwork. The right half is a court in session. The text over left half reads United Nations Dispute Tribunal: Toolkit for self represented litigants. Text over right half reads United Nations Appeals Tribunal - Tookit for self represented litigants.
A toolkit for self-represented litigants is available for both UNDT and UNAT.